The straight-line distance from Lusaka, Zambia to Abidjan, Ivory Coast is 4,243 km (2,636 miles).Abidjan is WNW of Lusaka.
Distance (km)
4,243
straight line
Distance (miles)
2,636
straight line
Flight Time
5 hr 48 min
estimated direct
Direction
WNW
300° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 5 hr 48 min | 4,243 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 68 hr 54 min | ~5,516 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Lusaka, Zambia |
| To | Abidjan, Ivory Coast |
| Straight-line Distance | 4,243 km (2,636 miles) |
| Bearing | 300° (WNW) |
| Coordinates (Lusaka) | -15.3875°, 28.3228° |
| Coordinates (Abidjan) | 5.3600°, -4.0083° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Lusaka to Abidjan is 4,243 km (2,636 miles). Abidjan is WNW of Lusaka.
A direct flight from Lusaka to Abidjan takes approximately 5 hr 48 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Lusaka to Abidjan takes approximately 68 hr 54 min. This estimate assumes an average speed of 80 km/h with a 30% route factor for indirect roads. Actual time will vary based on road conditions, traffic, and the specific route taken.
Abidjan is WNW (300 degrees) from Lusaka.
The distance from Abidjan to Lusaka is the same: 4,243 km (2,636 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.